News and Opinion from Sisters, Oregon
News and Opinion from Sisters, Oregon
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Campers started a 30 acre fire within a mile of the Pole Creek Trailhead on Wednesday, June 18. About 130 firefighters battled the blaze for two days, and had the fire under control by mid-day Thursday. Lookouts stationed at the Black Butte tower reported the fire at 12:34 p.m. on Wednesday. According to Mike Carnahan of the Sisters Ranger District, preliminary investigations indicate that the fire escaped beyond a camp fire ring, where it was fanned by the breeze. The camp fire ring was within about a mile from the... Full story
The budget axe won't fall on the City of Sisters $5,000 contribution to the Sisters Organization for Activities and Recreation. The proposed budget for 1997-98 left out the city's contribution to save money in a tight budget. But Mayor Steve Wilson and other city councilors believed that the budget committee's decision short-changed Sisters youth and Wilson began looking for ways to restore the funds. "I didn't agree with the budget committee decision to drop support for... Full story
Four arena records bit the dust at Sisters Rodeo grounds during a weekend of glorious Sisters country weather and hard-riding rodeo action. Matt Weisoff, of Molalla, rode "Ace" to glory in the bareback event with a record 87 score, and Justen R. Washburn, of Corona, New Mexico, stayed aboard "Leavin' Cheyenne Skoal" to earn a record 83 score in the saddle bronc event. Blair Burk of Durant, Oklahoma, blazed to a record 7.8 in the second go-round of the calf-roping, and Jerry... Full story
Facing a real jury of their peers seems to do Sisters' teen offenders a world of good. According to Juvenile Empowerment Team (JET) coordinator Kirsten Werner, the first year of Sisters' Teen Court has been a success. "I've seen a lot of growth among many youth in the community," Werner told the Sisters City Council at their meeting June 12. That growth doesn't just happen for teens who go before the court. Werner said 50 youths either volunteered or were required to serve as... Full story
There were more police on the roads than drunk drivers during rodeo weekend in Sisters. Sisters Police reported only two DUII citations for the weekend, and the county had six. "It went very well. We didn't have any major fights or disturbances," said acting Police Chief Rich Shawver of the rodeo parties in town. Shawver said officers reported that Friday night was very quiet, with parking spaces available downtown at 11 p.m. On Saturday, it was much the same, although there were about three times as many folks in town,... Full story
Sunlight flashed off sequins, buckles and chrome when the 1997 Sisters Rodeo Parade marched through town last Saturday in nearly perfect weather. Saddle leather creaked, old Fords backfired and the drums and horns of the Sisters High School Marching band could be heard blocks away. Grand Marshal Eva Poole rode in a buckboard with her grandson, Marcus Arends. Eva, who always avoids the limelight, was chosen for more than 10 years of dedicated service to the rodeo association as secretary/treasurer. "For years she kept the... Full story
Aliens have invaded and they are taking over the town of Sisters. New colonies are forming everywhere. But don't call the X Files; these green aliens are not from outer space. They are aggressive, nonnative plants, noxious weeds which are rapidly degrading native plant and wildlife habitats and eroding land values in Central Oregon. Look carefully at local roadways, the industrial park, and vacant lots. You'll notice that areas which supported native shrubs and wildflowers a year ago are now dominated by Spotted or Diffuse Kn... Full story
* * * To the Editor: I apparently have a neighbor who does not like my homebased business. I thought I was being courteous, but apparently I have not been. I apologize for that. I have been unable to find affordable, correctly zoned property from which to operate. I'm tired of the battle. Deschutes County has made zoning impossible, and development has driven the cost of land up. The next time you talk to any contractor, ask them how they operate; chances are they work from their home. The reality of the situation for many sm... Full story
On the fleeting summer The field is alive with blackbirds. Their shiny heads bob in the tall grasses; short messages telegraph down from the scouts in the treetops reporting on the activities of a non-threatening intruder. The whole blue dome is full of light and birdsong. In the distance, voices of children mingle in, discussing freedom and power. All together it sounds like a message in code. Spontaneous wildflowers have popped up all around my little sitting place since I have been here last. A juvenile osprey pumps on... Full story
The phenomenon of the Salmonfly is one of nature's small miracles. In early spring, the native rainbows are just coming out of the spawn. They need food and energy to bring them back to full fitness. Low and behold what does the river provide? Great big insects that are nothing more than walking, crawling gobs of living protein - a perfect food source for the fish. The bugs seem to hurl themselves deliberately onto the water. As the fish feed, they become stronger and brighter while you watch. A setup like this - near... Full story
